A sequence is shown several times in which two separate sex/love scenes are intercut together and become a fantasy sequence in which two men slowly alternate between kissing each other and two more women. Partial nudity is shown.

3.1 around 15:00 a woman is seen from the side nude sinking under water from quite some distance (no "details" visible). She is then seen much closer from above sinking down but air bubbles obscure breasts and other details.

Violence & Gore

The series is about Will Graham and his ability to empathize with serial killers to a point he can recreate their violent actions in his imagination as part of criminal investigation. As a result, we see him acting out the murder's crimes on screen. Although these scenes are not completely shown, they could disturb viewers.

Will Graham's psychologist, and the overall antagonist of the entire series, is Hannibal. We see him preparing and eating human beings, as well as serving human meat to his dinner guests (unknown to them, and otherwise) throughout the show.

There's several "serial killer of the week" episodes, in which killers with bizarre styles of ritualistic killing is often tied thematically into the series' narrative. These killers are often one-offs, but sometimes stick around for later appearances in the series, but are always disturbed and commit eccentric violent crimes.

A character is given hallucinogenic tea under a psychiatrist's supervision. When asked about her unnaturally calm state, the psychiatrist lies and says she was given half a Valium (a medication that helps anxiety temporarily).